androidguys.com - 10/14/2008
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An innocuous posting on Coroflot might be indication of Motorola’s plans for implementing Android into their hardware lineup. One of our readers sent us a link to a job posting for the Interaction Design Team at Motorola. Is this what the 350+ member team is up to? As a Senior Staff Interaction ...
businessweek.com - 10/20/2008
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businessweek.com —
Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares
a new entry, but its Android may not debut...
until 2009's second quarter By Olga Kharif As the wireless world awaits the Oct. 22 debut of the first phone based on the Google-backed ...
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Motorola Readies Its Own Android Social Smartphone
phonearena.com - 10/12/2008
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phonearena.com —
One intrepid Verizon user was able to score
a Motorola Krave ZN4 before it's official release next...
week . So far he seems pretty happy with it saying "I am very impressed. Motorola did a great job. Solid fee. Loud ear speaker. Glass not plastic screen ...
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First look at the Moto Krave ZN4 (Phone Arena)
coroflot.com - 10/14/2008
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coroflot.com —
Description Gettin’ our Moto back! . . .
Come join the “World’s Largest Startup” as Motorola’s Mobile...
Devices business launches a new future for mobile products and services in 2009. The Consumer Experience Design team (CXD) is searching for ...
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Sr. Staff Interaction Designer for Android Smartphone - ...
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Motorola working on social networking handset powered by Android?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... Moto’s up to. It sounds like a cool idea to base a handset on - after all, social networking tends to be a third-party afterthought rather than the core of new products. Sharing text, voice, pictures, video and even location are all becoming bigger parts of the mobile lifestyle, and if Moto can tap into that demand with a properly focused smartphone, they might find a foothold to stall their ongoing losses and hold the number one manufacturer spot in the U.S.
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Motorola Working on Android-Based Social Networking Smartphone [Android]
Gizmodo —
... Social Networking SmartPhone." So, it appears that Moto is going to actually try and develop an Android smartphone built around the concept of social networking. The buzz here is that going niche like this might help Motorola stand out from the avalanche of Android phones coming down the line. I couldn't agree more. But, of course, there has been no confirmation of Motorola's plans, and any real-world product is most likely in the early stages. [Coroflot via AndroidGuys via BGR]
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Motorola working on a Social Networking Phone . What is a Social Networking Phone?
Ubergizmo —
... Reports about a Social Networking Phone from Motorola have appeared left and right. This is unofficial of, but the words "social networking phone" comes from Motorola itself in a job posting. ...
Motorola recruits for new Android social networking phone development
Phones Review —
... You’ll lead brainstorming and work sessions, usability and innovation reviews and other forums of design development. In addition to your primary responsibility in the delivery of great design, you will also be expected to mentor other designers, bringing your personal strengths to the rest of the team.”
So does this look like conformation that Motorola is looking towards an Android based social networking mobile handset? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
Source – androidguys
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